--- title: "OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.7: Pattern Workflow | Takazudo Modular" url: "https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep7/" language: en description: "EP.7 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. Learn about sequence page navigation, pattern length settings, loops, copy & paste, Follow mode, and more." alternate_ja: "https://takazudomodular.com/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep7/" date_published: "2026-04-01" date_modified: "2026-04-01" source: "Takazudo Modular" --- ![OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.7: Pattern Workflow](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/oxi-mkii-guide-ep7-cover/revisions/production/r1-e06adefedad8836b5783a00364a5218624428d0f006c852f72e5ee1cf313cc94/1200w.webp) # Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.7: Pattern Workflow Author: Takazudo | Published: 2026/04/01 - [# Guide](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/guide/) - [# OXI Instruments](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/oxi/) - [# Sequencer](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/sequencer/) - [# Pattern](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/pattern/) - [# Workflow](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/workflow/) - [# Product Explanation](https://takazudomodular.com/en/tags/product-explanation/) [OXI ONE MKII Guide](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/series/oxi-one-mkii-guide/) EP.7／12 episodes [Previous episode: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.6: Planting Creative Seeds with Random Generator](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep6/) [Next episode: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.8: Matriceal Mode](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep8/) Welcome to EP.7 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. This time, I'll be covering **Pattern Workflow**. A sequence on the OXI ONE MKII consists of 16 steps x 8 pages = up to 128 steps. With that much length available, operations like page navigation, pattern length settings, loops, and copy & paste become really important. In EP.7, I'll walk through the workflow for managing this overall sequence structure. Starting with page navigation, then pattern length settings, temporary loops, temporary selection, Follow mode, and preview. These are all operations you'll use frequently when building sequences, so they're definitely worth learning. [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wONHDerXUSY) ## Page Navigation Sequences on the OXI ONE MKII consist of 8 pages, with 16 steps per page. That's 128 steps in total. The first 4 pages (steps 1-64) can be accessed directly using the **page buttons**. The number printed on each button represents the last step number of that page. For example, pressing the **32** button displays steps 17-32. [0:18~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=18) Page button navigation: the number on each button represents the last step of that page To access the latter 4 pages (steps 65-128), press the same page button **a second time**. The button turns cyan, indicating you've entered the extended pages. The step numbers for extended pages are calculated by adding 64 to the button's number. For example, pressing the **48** button twice displays steps 97-112. If the steps on a page appear dimly lit, it means the current pattern length doesn't extend to that page. Steps outside the pattern range are displayed dim, so you can visually tell which steps are currently active. ## Setting Pattern Length The pattern length is defined by setting a start point (Init) and an end point (End). There are two ways to do this. ### Selecting Steps Directly Press the **Init** or **End** button, then select any step. For example, pressing **End** and then selecting step 32 sets the pattern length to 32 steps. [1:42~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=102) Setting pattern length: define the sequence range with Init and End ### Adjusting with Encoders Hold **Init** or **End** while turning **Encoder 2** and **Encoder 3** to fine-tune the start and end points. With either method, the display shows two pink bars indicating the current pattern length. [1:34~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=94) Pink bars indicate the pattern length ### Quick Extension with Page Buttons To quickly extend a pattern by page increments, hold **End** while pressing a page button. For example, if you have a 16-step pattern and hold **End** while pressing the **32** button, it instantly becomes a 32-step pattern. It's intuitive and fast. [3:22~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=202) Hold End and press a page button to quickly extend the pattern in page increments ## 128-Step Sequences To create sequences longer than 64 steps, you need to press a page button twice to access the extended pages. For example, to create a maximum 128-step sequence, press **End** and then press the **64** button twice. This sets up a full 128-step sequence. Similarly, you can change the start point using the **Init** button. Press **Init** and select a step on the extended pages to create a sequence that starts from, say, step 65. ## Automatic Adjustment of Start and End Points When setting the start and end points of a pattern, the OXI ONE MKII behaves intelligently. If you press **Init** and select a step beyond the current end point, the loop point is automatically adjusted to maintain the sequence length. Likewise, if you press **End** and select a step before the current start point, the loop point is adjusted to keep the length consistent. [3:54~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=234) Automatic loop point adjustment: sequence length is maintained when Init or End selection changes In other words, it's designed so that unintended length shifts are unlikely to happen. You can confidently adjust Init and End without worrying. ## Clear and Reset There are two types of clear operations for patterns. ### Standard Clear A standard **Clear** operation clears the pattern's contents (notes and modulation) but **preserves the pattern length and start/end points**. For example, if you clear a pattern spanning steps 17-64, the notes are removed but the pattern range stays at steps 17-64. ### Full Clear (Reset) Long-pressing **Shift + Clear** performs a full clear. This clears not only the pattern's contents but also **resets the pattern length to the default 16 steps**. Use this when you want to start completely from scratch. [4:15~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=255) Standard Clear preserves length; Shift+Clear full clear resets to default 16 steps ## Copy & Paste Page-level copy & paste is also available. ### Page Copy & Paste 1. Press the **Copy** button, then press the button for the page you want to copy 2. Press the **Paste** button, then press the button for the destination page For example, to copy page 1's pattern to page 3: **Copy** -\> **16** (page 1) -\> **Paste** -\> **48** (page 3). After pasting, extend the pattern length to include the pasted page, and it will play as part of the sequence. [4:29~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=269) Page copy & paste: Copy -\> source page -\> Paste -\> target page ### Duplicating an Entire Pattern There's also a way to duplicate an entire pattern at once. Pressing **Shift + Copy** duplicates the current pattern in its entirety. For example, a 16-step pattern becomes a 32-step pattern, with the first and second halves containing the same content. This is extremely handy for creating variations. Duplicate it first, then make small changes to the second half -- that workflow is incredibly comfortable. [5:09~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=309) Shift + Copy to duplicate the entire pattern: great for creating variations ## Modulation Lanes The OXI ONE MKII has 8 modulation lanes, each operating as an independent sequencer. Here's the key point: each modulation lane can have **its own length, timing, and settings**. This means you can set up modulation with a different length from the main note sequence. For example, even if the note sequence is 16 steps, setting a modulation lane to 7 steps creates polyrhythmic variation. Init and End settings are also independent for each modulation lane, so you can treat each lane as a separate sequencer. [5:34~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=334) 8 modulation lanes: each operates as an independent sequencer ## Temporary Loop vs Init/End Here's an important distinction. **Init/End** settings and **temporary loops** are different things. ### Init/End (Saved Settings) As described earlier, the start/end points set with **Init** and **End** are **saved with the pattern**. If you save the pattern, the Init/End settings will be preserved when you load it next time. ### Temporary Loop To create a temporary loop, press **Init** and **End** **simultaneously**. Then set the loop range while holding them. A temporary loop is, as the name suggests, temporary -- it's not saved with the pattern. To release a temporary loop, press **Init** or **End** again. [6:15~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=375) Temporary loop: press Init and End simultaneously to set, press again to release In terms of when to use which: temporary loops are handy during live performance or composition when you want to "just loop this section for a moment." On the other hand, when you want to fix the structure of a sequence, it's better to set it with Init/End and save. ## Temporary Selection Temporary selection is a feature for selecting and operating on only a specific part of the sequence. The operation is: press the **last step** of the range you want to select, then press the **first step**. Once the selection is active, only that range becomes the target of operations. Examples of operations available during temporary selection: - **Move** the steps within the selected range - **Change the position** of steps within the selected range - **Delete** the selected range [6:46~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=406) Temporary selection: select a specific range to move, delete, or perform other operations Press the **Back** button to release the temporary selection. This is an incredibly useful feature when you want to edit just a portion of a long sequence. ## Cross-Page Ties You can also tie notes across page boundaries. The method is simple: **hold the note you want to tie**, then **switch to the next page** and extend the tie there. This lets you create long note values without worrying about page boundaries. [7:33~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=453) Cross-page tie: hold a note and switch to the next page to extend it When building melodic phrases in long sequences, cross-page ties come up frequently, so it's a useful operation to remember. ## Follow Mode When working with long sequences that span multiple pages, the **Follow** feature comes in handy. With **Follow** enabled, the OXI ONE MKII **automatically switches pages** to match the transport's playback position. In other words, you can always see on screen which step is currently playing during playback. If you want to focus on a specific page, turn **Follow** off to manually select and lock a page. [8:00~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=480) Follow mode: pages automatically switch to follow the playback position ### Awareness Feature Follow also has a supplementary feature called **Awareness**. When you're editing on a specific page while Follow is active, the OXI ONE MKII **delays the page switch by a few seconds**. This prevents you from being suddenly jumped to another page while editing, letting you finish your work in peace. Once you're done editing, it returns to normal Follow behavior. Whether in live performance or studio work, this kind of thoughtful detail makes the workflow significantly more comfortable. ## Preview Finally, let's talk about the preview feature. Preview lets you hear sounds without running the sequence. It behaves differently depending on the mode. ### Mono/Poly Mode In Mono/Poly mode, pressing a step on the piano roll lets you **preview the note** assigned to that step. It's really convenient for checking "what does this step sound like?" during composition. [8:58~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=538) Preview in Mono/Poly mode: check notes on the piano roll ### Multitrack Mode In Multitrack mode, preview plays the **root note** assigned to the currently selected track. ### Chord Mode In Chord mode, you can **preview different chord variations**. You can build your sequence while checking how each chord sounds. [9:38~](https://youtu.be/wONHDerXUSY?t=578) Preview in Chord mode: check the sound of chord variations That wraps up EP.7. This time, covering pattern workflow, I walked through the operations you'll use frequently when building sequences: page navigation, pattern length settings, copy & paste, temporary loops, Follow mode, and more. The pattern duplication with Shift+Copy and the Follow feature are especially indispensable when working with long sequences. I'd encourage you to make full use of them. ## OXI ONE MKII Product Page See the links below for OXI ONE MKII product details. [OXI ONE MKII Black Edition Black Edition of the next-generation standalone sequencer succeeding the original OXI ONE, handling 8 parts and up to 64 tracks. Enhanced generative features, a large OLED display, and a beefed-up CPU suit it for modular rigs, MIDI-hardware live sets, and DAW-based production. ![OXI Instruments: OXI ONE MKII Black Edition](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/oxi-one-mk2-02-angle/revisions/production/r1-b4f2650ca570e5132b05d87354699349d40cba7a125c1099ee909db005fb90b0/2000w.webp) 166,800 yen (tax & shipping included)](https://takazudomodular.com/en/products/oxi-one-mk2-intro/) [OXI ONE MKII Nostalgia Nostalgia Edition of the next-generation standalone sequencer succeeding the original OXI ONE, handling 8 parts and up to 64 tracks. Enhanced generative features, a large OLED display, and a beefed-up CPU suit it for modular rigs, MIDI-hardware live sets, and DAW-based production. ![OXI Instruments: OXI ONE MKII Nostalgia](https://imgs.takazudomodular.com/images/p/oxi-one-mk2-04-detail/revisions/production/r1-1ae05cecaea1e86b468c785f5197d340b4651f9328a9c8e3d1f06fa819e81399/2000w.webp) 162,800 yen (tax & shipping included)](https://takazudomodular.com/en/products/oxi-one-mk2-intro/) Series [← Previous ／ EP.6Planting Creative Seeds with Random Generator](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep6/) [Next ／ EP.8 →Matriceal Mode](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep8/) ## [OXI ONE MKII Guide](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/series/oxi-one-mkii-guide/) 12 episodes 1. **Show EP.1〜EP.4 (4)** 1. [EP.1 Getting the Big Picture 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep1/) 2. [EP.2 Mastering Mono Mode 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep2/) 3. [EP.3 Breathing Life into Patterns with Groove 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep3/) 4. [EP.4 A Deep Dive into the Accumulator 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep4/) 2. [EP.5 Chords and Performance with Poly Mode 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep5/) 3. [EP.6 Planting Creative Seeds with Random Generator 2026/03/05](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep6/) 4. EP.7 Pattern Workflow Current 2026/04/01 5. [EP.8 Matriceal Mode 2026/04/04](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep8/) 6. [EP.9 Multitrack Mode (Rhythm Sequencing) 2026/04/11](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep9/) 7. **Show EP.10〜EP.12 (3)** 1. [EP.10 Multitrack Mode (Melodic Sequencing) 2026/04/17](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep10/) 2. [EP.11 Modulation Lanes 2026/04/24](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep11/) 3. [EP.12 Domino Mode 2026/06/28](https://takazudomodular.com/en/guides/oxi-one-mkii-guide-ep12/)